what is a cam carrier subaru

If the cat fails the correct fix is to replace. Ive heard this is a common issue with subarus and to try calling subaru HQ to see if they can help cover the cost.

09 13 2012 Cam Carrier Oil Leak Page 2 Subaru Forester Owners Forum

From what I have read this is the only mating surface where sealant is used instead.

. CYLINDER SYSTEM HEAD Engine Cooling. Model Year 2012 to 2017. The vehicles made from 2000 through 2015 seem to be more susceptible.

The car has 27000 miles on it and otherwise it doesnt use any oil thank god. About one in fifteen will see a cat test failure after resealing the camshaft carriers. They said the cam carrier is leaking and that its nearly 3k to fix it.

Apparently there was a oil leak in the car a year ago and the previous owner fixed the car at an independent mechanic Mavis Discount Tire. Jump to Latest Follow 1 - 1 of 1 Posts. It was an engine removal and tear down of the valve cover and removal of the cam carrier with all gaskets and cam carrier bearingseals replaced.

Catalytic converter failure is pretty common on Subarus over 100k miles. Cam Carrier Reseal. Noticed cam carrier seal was leaking after close inspection.

Joined May 29 2012. Just went to the Subaru dealershipservice shop for a 90000 mile checkup on our 2018 forester. Most will see this failure before 200k miles.

As others stated above leak was identified by the odor of burning oil on the exhaust header. Ad Browse discover thousands of brands. The worlds largest online community of Subaru Crosstrek and XV owners prospective owners and enthusiasts.

We Offer OEM Aftermarket Refurbished and Rebuilt Auto Parts From Trusted Manufacturers. After taking it to the dealer they told me that there is oil leak from the cam carrier and they quoted 3000 for the fix. Discussion Starter 1 Dec 13 2013.

Brought it to dealer for other recall fixes last week and asked the dealer the price for fixing it and cost was 3000. Ad Subaru Parts Deals carries a variety of OEM Subaru parts accessories. I just did and they didnt seem.

Since about 3 months ago at 115k miles I started noticing slight burning oil smell from the vents when I come to a stop after running the car for a while. Carrier CP Camshaft -E0123537. Shop OEM 2013 subaru Part 13115AA002 13115AA000 13115AA001.

Buy OEM and aftermarket auto parts for your Subie at reliably low prices. Genuine Subaru Part 13114AA060 - Carrier Complete Camshaft. Fits BRZ Forester WRX.

How do we fix it. I recently bought a 100K milage Subaru Legacy from a private party. The 2019 Subaru Outback has 1 problems reported for oil leaking from the cam carrier.

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Average repair cost is 3000 at 70200 miles. 2012 Forester 25X Mt. Ad Buy OEM and aftermarket auto parts for your Subaru at reliably prices.

After researching on here and reading whatever I can I think my driver side cam carrier is seeping oil on top and possibly on the bottom of the engine.

Oil Seep Around Cam Carrier Passenger Side 60k Subaru Outback Forums